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SUMMARY:Decompress with The Breakfast Table
DESCRIPTION:Join staff member Jeanne Burke to slow down\, notice details\, and explore the mood of John Singer Sargent’s painting The Breakfast Table through a guided writing exercise that invites you to respond in your own words. No prior writing experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to look closely. \nThis talk is part of Decompress\, a series that allows visitors to linger in quiet contemplation or receive a mindful perspective about artworks in our collections. Whether through a meditative moment\, a guided activity\, or a reflection with art\, the museums are your place to decompress and slow down. \nLed by:\nJeanne Burke\, Academic and Public Programs Coordinator\, Division of Academic and Public Programs
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/decompress-with-the-breakfast-table/
LOCATION:Harvard Art Museums\, 32 Quincy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annihilation
DESCRIPTION:Alex Garland uses Jeff VanderMeer’s novel as a roadmap to concoct a pop-culture distillation of Tarkovsky’s Stalker and SOLARIS in this trippy sci-fi tale. An all-female team of scientists ventures into a forbidden zone known as The Shimmer to try and unlock its secrets. \nDouble feature with SOLARIS \nClosed captions are available for this screening. Captioning devices may be requested from our staff in the lobby.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/annihilation/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theatre\, 40 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies & Museums
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SUMMARY:BEHIND THE MUSIC: THE X-TET: SOUNDS FROM TURKEY & THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
DESCRIPTION:Conversation with Christina Day Martinson & Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol \nLearn about the creative process behind this upcoming program\, featuring the world premiere of a new commission alongside Ottoman-era works performed on period instruments. Gain insight into the fusion of Western and Turkish musical traditions\, and the ensemble’s collaboration with Sanlıkol’s acclaimed DÜNYA collective.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/behind-the-music-the-x-tet-sounds-from-turkey-the-ottoman-empire/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Live Blues & Roots Music Returns to Harvard Square: Wednesday Nights @ The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar and The Barrett Anderson Band are excited to announce a new weekly series\, Blues & Roots Wednesdays\, bringing live music back home to historic Harvard Square. \n“Cambridge\, our fair city\, and I share deep roots\, and I’m thrilled to find a new musical home at The Sea Hag\,” says Massachusetts-based singer/guitarist\, Barrett Anderson.  “Good music and good food are two of our most basic\, fundamental needs\,” he continues\, “What great joy they give us.  I am so happy to revel in that every Wednesday night with my dearest musical friends\, and Kari and her incredible team at The Sea Hag.  We go way back together\, and I can’t imagine all the fun we have ahead.” \nIndeed\, Anderson has strong connections to this scene.  He remembers: “My first professional experience came when I was 15\, backing up Muddy Waters’ band alums Pinetop Perkins and Bob Margolin at the original House of Blues on Winthrop Street.  A few months after that I began busking\, you’d often find me in Brattle Square or by the pit.  This would have been mid/late 90s.”  While still a teen\, Anderson was a member of The Monster Mike Welch Band and Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters (“Ronnie was my guitar hero.  Then he was my teacher\, then my boss.  Now he’s my musical Father\,” Anderson says)\, before eventually starting The Barrett Anderson Band in 2007. \nAnderson won a Boston Music Award (2013 Blues Artist of the Year)\, was on the Billboard charts (2020’s live album Hynoboogie spent 3 weeks on the Billboard Blues Album chart\, peaking at #6)\, and was nominated for a Blues Music Award (2023 Band of the Year with Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars)\, all the while playing nationally\, internationally\, and locally in Cambridge and the greater Boston area. \nIn addition to the musical roots\, long-time locals may recognize Anderson from a decade serving tables and bartending at The Sea Hag’s sister establishment\, Grendel’s Den\, or from Abodeon\, the mid-century modern shop started by his family. \nMusic starts every Wednesday at 6:30 at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar\, 49 Mt Auburn St\, and there’s no cover.  “We start while people are dining\,” Anderson states.  “It forces us to play dynamically\, dig deep\, and explore the space\, creating music that doesn’t demand attention but rewards it.”  He adds with a grin “We do get to turn up and demand attention too\, we just have to time it right.” \nJoining Anderson (vocals and guitar) are Paul Loranger (upright and electric bass)\, and Joey Pafumi (drums and percussion).  “This is the core of The Barrett Anderson Band\,” Anderson explains.  “The full band has wonderful additional musicians\, but for this gig tight and light was right.  This gives us the flexibility to learn material fast and improvise easily on the spot\, allowing for regular guests and specially themed evenings.  We’re making sure that each week is rewarding and unique.” \nThe Barrett Anderson Band are digging deep into their Cambridge roots for the first string of shows\, featuring local roots rock king Dennis Brennan as a special guest. \nBlues & Roots Wednesdays at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar\n49 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge MA 02139\nMusic starts @ 6:30\nWednesday nights \n  \nWhat critics say about Barrett Anderson \nFrom Jay Clestowski\, Disciples of Sound: “Barrett Anderson continues to carry the torch that J. Geils left behind…  HypnoBoogie demonstrates that some of the best grooves come out of the ‘dirty water’ and that’s where they belong.” \nFrom JD Nash\, American Blues Scene: “This Bean Town foursome packs enough raw energy on stage to power the whole of New England.” \nFrom Chris Spector\, Midwest Record: “Anderson has the chops and spark to make a real statement his own way.  Hot stuff.” \nFrom Jay Miller\, The Patriot Ledger: “HypnoBoogie… is the kind of refreshingly vibrant\, genre-crossing album that is a throwback to the days when rock ‘n’ roll acknowledged its roots in blues\, but ventured wherever the spirit took it.” \nWhat critics say about The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar \nFrom Sheryl Julian\, Boston Globe: “Harvard Square’s Sea Hag is the little sister to Grendel’s Den…” \nFrom Kara Baskin\, Boston Globe: “The team behind Grendel’s Den in Harvard Square has opened Sea Hag\, replacing The Bouthouse.  Wash ashore for fish and chips\, Jamaican beef patties\, arancini\, crab dip\, raw bar delights\, and muffins…” \nFrom Boston Restaurant Talk: “The Sea Hag opens in the former Boathouse space in Harvard Square.” \nFrom Marc Levy and Rónán Fitzgerald: “Grendel’s Den owner Kari Kuelzer is expanding in Harvard Square\, taking over the Boathouse location to open The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar.” \nwww.barrettandersonband.com\nwww.seahag02138.com
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/live-blues-roots-music-returns-to-harvard-square-wednesday-nights-the-sea-hag-restaurant-bar/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Hua at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Vanessa Hua—national bestselling author of the novels A River of Stars and Forbidden City—for a discussion of her new novel\, Coyoteland.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/vanessa-hua-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Aaron and Christopher Bakken with an introduction by George Kalogeris
DESCRIPTION:May 20\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Aaron and Christopher Bakken reading in-person sign up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a poetry reading by Jonathan Aaron and Christopher Bakken with an introduction by George Kalogeris. \n** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom ** \n** Please sign up ahead of time because there is limited space ** \n** If you show up after the start time of the event you may jeopardize your seat ** \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrolier Poetry Book Sho\n6 Plympton St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nView on map
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/jonathan-aaron-and-christopher-bakken-with-an-introduction-by-george-kalogeris/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:The April Fools
DESCRIPTION:Buskin & Batteau have been winning hearts and minds with their soulful acoustic balladry and fun-filled performances for more years than they care to remember. \nChristine Lavin grew up one of nine children whose father was Thomas F. Lavin and mother was Josephine Crawford Lavin. She started her professional life as a waitress/bread baker at the Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs\, NY in 1975 where she met the legendary Dave Van Ronk who encouraged her to study guitar with him in NYC. For many years she was a singer/songwriter/ guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer based in NYC\, but now she lives in Rochester NY where she plans to attend Eastman School Of Music in the fall. \nAs a recording artist John’s 1994 debut album Entering Marion got an Indie Award HM (the independent record labels’ Grammy) for Best Comedy Album. Many of his witty topical songs have been featured on NPR’s “Morning Edition.” His songs have been recorded by Christine Lavin\, Judy Collins\, Rosanne Cash and the late Dave Van Ronk\, among many others.  His song “Entering Marion” is included in Dr. Demento’s “50 Greatest Novelty Songs Of All Time.” John is also co-author of the children’s books “This Pretty Planet\,” based on his song\, as well as “The Backwards Birthday Party” (Atheneum) and the teen parody book “The BSAT Official Study Guide” (Running Press). \nCarla Ulbrich is a clean guitar comic now based in Central New Jersey\, with over 20 years of experience blending clean\, observational comedy with sharp\, relatable songwriting. Her shows combine stand-up structure with original songs and parodies that skewer everyday life\, relationships\, and modern absurdities without punching down. She’s a regular feature act at comedy clubs\, libraries\, and folk music venues\, and has appeared at festivals and events including Ladies of Laughter\, MENSA gatherings\, The Philly Folk Festival\, PBS programs\, and nationally recognized comedy showcases.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/the-april-fools/
LOCATION:Passim\, 47 Palmer Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Hua at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Vanessa Hua—national bestselling author of the novels A River of Stars and Forbidden City—for a discussion of her new novel\, Coyoteland. She will be joined in conversation by Julie Carrick Dalton—journalist and author of the award-winning novel The Last Beekeeper. \nAbout Coyoteland\nFrom the bestselling author of A River of Stars comes a funny\, heartfelt novel set in an affluent Bay Area suburb where a Chinese American family moves in and sets off a series of scandals\, for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Straub. \nLiving in El Nido\, a privileged community in the hills east of Berkeley\, is supposed to mean you’ve made it. So when Jin Chang moves there with his wife and daughters after years of scraping by\, he hopes it will finally be the end of his bad luck. What his family doesn’t know is that he’s bending the rules for one final scheme: to make it big in real estate. Next door\, Blair Belle prides herself on her progressive politics. After all\, she treats their new nanny\, Ana Rodriguez\, and her daughter like family—even if she doesn’t know them all that well. But she can’t help but feel skeptical of the new neighbors\, especially when she begins to suspect that Jin’s plans might interfere with the Belle’s own luxury development. \nJin’s teenage daughter Jane can tell her dad is keeping a secret\, but she’s also struggling to navigate El Nido’s cliques. Tasha Washington has always felt isolated\, too\, as one of the only Black girls at the school. In the wake of a coyote attack\, Jane and Tasha bond. Together\, they hatch a plot to expose the town’s hypocrisies. The shockwaves will rock their own families. As fire season escalates\, and the roaming coyote continues to unleash chaos\, the characters become embroiled in a series of scandals that will change El Nido—and their own fates—forever. \nUrgent\, riveting\, and deeply heartfelt\, full of sharp wit and keen empathy\, Coyoteland is at once a delicious suburban drama and an unflinching exploration of our current moment.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/vanessa-hua-at-harvard-book-store-2/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:I Hate What You Love: A Music Video Comedy Show w/ host Ryan Shea
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. \nI Hate What You Love\, hosted by local favorite Ryan Shea\, is a comedy show where our comedians take the stage armed with their jokes — but after they win over the crowd\, they have to face the music. Literally. After each comic’s performance\, they will sit and watch a music video from their childhood and be judged by the audience and host\, too.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/i-hate-what-you-love-a-music-video-comedy-show-w-host-ryan-shea-2/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:I Hate What You Love: A Music Video Comedy Show w/ host Ryan Shea
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. \n\nI Hate What You Love\, hosted by local favorite Ryan Shea\, is a comedy show where our comedians take the stage armed with their jokes — but after they win over the crowd\, they have to face the music. Literally. After each comic’s performance\, they will sit and watch a music video from their childhood and be judged by the audience and host\, too. \n\nThe Bar\nOur Bar opens 1 hour before early shows and 20 minutes before late shows. So come early and grab a drink with us! The Bar also stays open until 1 AM\, so stop by after our last show of the evening! **No outside food or beverages allowed**
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/i-hate-what-you-love-a-music-video-comedy-show-w-host-ryan-shea-3/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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